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National Service Scheme

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National Service Scheme

What to study?

For Prelims: What is NSS?

For Mains: Significance and the need for NSS.

About National Service Scheme (NSS):

It is an Indian government-sponsored public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India.

The scheme was launched in Gandhiji’s Centenary year in 1969.

Aim: The University Grants Commission (UGC) headed by Dr. Radhakrishnan recommended introduction of national service in the academic institutions on a voluntary basis with a view to developing healthy contacts between the students and teachers on the one hand and establishing a constructive linkage between the campus and the community on the other hand.

The broad objectives of NSS are to:

Understand the community in which they work.

Understand themselves in relation to their community.

Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process.

Develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.

Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems.

Develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities.

Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.

Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.

Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters.

Practice national integration and social harmony.

Mains Question: Discuss the role of National Service Scheme (NSS) in developing the personality and leadership qualities of the youth and in engaging them in nation-building activities.